Ahl al-Bayt

One day, the Holy Prophet came to the Mosque holding a branch of basil in his hand. He said to Salman, “Summon Ali.” Salman went to Ali saying,“O Ali! Go and see Allah’s Messenger!” Ali said, “O Salman! How did you find Allah’s Messenger at this hour?” Salman said, “He …

Amirul Momineen Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.) was martyred on 21st Ramazan 40 A.H. by an assassin who mortally wounded the Holy Imam(A.S.) with a poisoned sword in the Mosque at Kufah during morning prayers on 19th Ramazan 40 A.H.

Imam Hasan (A.S.) the Leader of the youth in Heaven was born in the holy city of Madinah on 15th Ramadhan in third year after Hijrah. He was one of the two persons in whom the progeny of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) was limited. He was one of the four …

Note: Some people die leaving no traces. Others leave an impact during their lifetime and are put into oblivion after their death. Others are influential throughout the time. Some people have a physical presence in history and they continue to live through their descendants, grandchildren, mausoleums, and such art works …

In The Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon the Holy Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (S.A.W.) and his Holy Ahlul Bayt(A.S.). Imam Reza (A.S.) Network, Mashhad, Iran affiliated to Aalul Bayt(A.S.) Global Center for Information with the grace of …

Did Sayyid al-Shuhadā’1 (‘a) know that he would be martyred on his journey from Mecca to Kūfah? In other words, did he depart for Iraq with the intention to be martyred or to form a just and totally Islamic government?Sayyid al-Shuhadā’ (‘a)—in the belief of the Shī‘ah—is a sacrosanct Imām, …

Visiting the graves of Ahl al-Bayt from near and far distance,especially enduring hardships on this way, has been recommended to the believers; an act which will have great reward.On visiting the Holy Shrine of the Holy Prophet, it has been related:If people abandon visiting the grave of the Holy Prophet, …

Moral conductMoral conduct is a mood arousing good behavior with others by showing happy mien, nice wording, and kind manners. As he was asked about the limit of moral conduct, Imam as-Sadiq (a) answered:“It is to be modest, speak honorably, and meet your brother cheerfully.”One of the expectations that every …

A relative of Imam Zayn al-Abidin who was standing beside him, raised his voice and started to abuse him. The Imam did not answer him until he went back to his house. At this moment, the Imam said to his companions, “Did you hear what this man said? I would …

A perfect recognition of the Ahl al-Bayt is beyond human capacity. With numerous translations and interpretations of the Holy Quran throughout centuries, every new generation realizes that there are concepts in the Holy Quran, which have not been discussed as yet. The same thing can be said about Ahl al-Bayt.All …